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  Academic Words Level 3 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. [ジレンマ] predicament; state of uncertainty or between equally unfavorable options


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a. [外交] relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others


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n. [論文] formal essay;  paper written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at university


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n. [転換] act of turning aside; pastime; an activity that relaxes or entertains


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v. [編集] revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange the matter of, for publication


Spelling Word: edit
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n. [エリート] a group or class of persons enjoying the superior intellectual or social, or economic status


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v. [評価] judge; examine and judge carefully; appraise


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v. [かわす] ward off; make an effort to resist; keep off; prevent from entering


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a. [激しく] ferocious; savage; extremely severe or violent; terrible


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v. [フレア] suddenly outburst; glare; shine with sudden light


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